Mastering the Craft of Germination Mixes
Predictable Results You Can Rely On Growers around the world rely on Berger s high-quality growing media for their valuable crops. Every mix is blended with superior ingredients, providing unparalleled consistency and predictable results. Our wide selection of professional seed germination and propagation products can meet the most specific cultivation needs in any growing environment. Moreover, with the technical support that comes with every single bag of growing media, you can optimize production times while ensuring uniform plant growth and a healthy root system. Experience the Berger difference!
Seed Germination Mix Uses/Crops: General purpose high-quality plug mix for unmatched uniformity during seed germination and seedling production. Specifically designed for seed germination in small cavity trays (<72 cavities) or paper pots (< 25 mm). Benefits: Optimized aeration and water retention. Reduced weight for increased volume per shipment. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, fine perlite, fine vermiculite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and standard seedling fertilizer starter charge. Seed Germination No NPK Mix Uses/Crops: General purpose high-quality plug mix with a modified starter charge which excludes the N-P-K. Specifically designed for seed germination in small cavity trays (<72 cavities) or paper pots (< 25 mm). Benefits: Gives growers control of plant nutrition. Reduces the soft rapid growth and the lush internode stretch. Optimized aeration and water retention. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, fine perlite, fine vermiculite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and special fertilizer starter charge without N-P-K. Propagation Mix Uses/Crops: This substrate is manufactured with coarser aggregates and is designed for uniform propagation of plant materials in larger cavity trays. Propagation in medium sized cavity trays (>72 cavities) or paper pots (25-50 mm). Benefits: Optimized porosity and water retention profile. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and standard seedling fertilizer starter charge. Propagation HP Mix Uses/Crops: Manufactured with horticultural grade perlite, this propagation growing media is designed for additional drainage and aeration. Propagation in medium sized cavity trays (>72 cavities) or paper pots (25-50 mm). Benefits: A very low stick content. Porous propagation mix. High-quality fine grade sphagnum peat moss. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, perlite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and standard seedling fertilizer starter charge.
Propagation HP No NPK Mix Uses/Crops: Manufactured with horticultural grade perlite, this propagation growing media is designed for additional drainage and aeration. Propagation in medium sized cavity trays (>72 cavities) or paper pots (25-50 mm). Benefits: No N-P-K to give complete fertilizer control to growers and help produce stalky and sturdy young plants. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, perlite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and special fertilizer starter charge without N-P-K. Tobacco Mix Uses/Crops: The high-quality fine grade sphagnum peat moss and coarser vermiculite generate a uniform wicking action and water uptake profile ideal for sub-irrigation. Ideal for germination of tobacco seeds in float trays. Benefits: Excellent cation exchange capacity. Very low stick content, facilitates tray filling operations. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, fine perlite, vermiculite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and standard seedling fertilizer starter charge. Pine Seedling Mix Incubated ph = 3.0-4.2 Uses/Crops: This no lime product was conceived and perfected for uniform germination and production of pine seedlings. Ideal for pine seed germination in deep cell plug trays (forestry trays). Conifer seedling production (pine, spruce, fir, etc.). Benefits: The coarser peat moss is specially processed to eliminate sticks while maintaining good aeration and drainage. Ingredients: Professional peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, non-ionic wetting agent and specifically designed starter charge with CRF. Propagation Euro Mix Uses/Crops: This aggregate-free mix is manufactured with specially selected peat moss to give growers the same uniform results as our other propagation substrates. Without perlite and vermiculite, the distinctively larger particle size is designed for propagation in medium sized cavity trays. Benefits: Increases drainage and aeration. Provided an excellent cation exchange capacity. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent and standard seedling fertilizer starter charge.
Seed Germination Mix Approved for organic agriculture Uses/Crops: Organic purpose high-quality plug mix for unmatched uniformity during seed germination and seedling production. Specifically designed for seed germination in small cavity trays (<72 cavities) or paper pots (< 25 mm). Benefits: Organic agriculture approved. High CEC and nutrient retention. Rapid and uniform seedling production. Optimized aeration and water retention. Ingredients: Fine peat moss, fine perlite, fine vermiculite, dolomitic and calcitic limestone, organic wetting agent and pelletized natural fertilization. Propagation Euro Mix Approved for organic agriculture Uses/Crops: This aggregate-free mix is manufactured with specially selected extra fine peat moss to reduce the amount of sticks and give growers the same uniform results as our other propagation substrates. The distinctively larger particle size is ideal for 400 and 500 series plug trays, 25 and 30 cm paper pot trays. Benefits: Approved for organic agriculture. Increases drainage and aeration. Provided an excellent cation exchange capacity. Ingredients: Fine euro peat moss, dolomitic and calcitic limestone and organic wetting agent. Loose 3.0 ft³ 85 liters Bags available Loose 75 ft³ 2124 liters Compressed 3.8 ft³ 107 liters Skyscraper Compressed 110 ft³ 3115 liters
At Your Service For more than 50 years, Berger has forged a strong reputation with growers worldwide. Our multidisciplinary team has one clear vision: to offer a personalized support throughout your production processes. Berger s team of specialists will be by your side every step of the way to provide details about our products and ensure that you get the right growing mixes when you need them. We are committed to your complete satisfaction and we make sure you have access to all the expertise that comes with every bag of growing media. Experience the Berger difference and begin enjoying the benefits today! Berger s Headquarters 121, 1 er Rang Saint-Modeste QC Canada G0L 3W0 customerservice@berger.ca berger.ca Printed in Canada 2017/02 1-800-463-5582